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Chinon 1200 SM camera, very good physical condition and tested and in working order.
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CHINON 1200 SM Direct Sound – Vintage Sound Super 8 Camera – Japan – 1970s
Very beautiful CHINON 1500 SM Direct Sound Super 8 camera, an iconic model from the 1970s, manufactured in Japan.
This camera stands out for its professional, highly cinematic design, its imposing zoom lens with original lens hood, as well as its numerous manual controls intended for Super 8 sound recording.
The “Direct Sound” model allowed recording sound directly onto Super 8 magnetic film, a technology today particularly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of analog cinema.
Visible features :
• CHINON macro zoom lens
• Electric Wide / Tele controls
• Audio settings and microphone input
• Direct Sound function
• Clean film compartment
• Lens hood present
• Original wrist strap
Condition: Very good overall cosmetic condition with light, normal signs of time. The optics appear visually clean. The film compartment is clean. Sold as is, not tested with film.
A very fine collectible object, suitable for decoration or for enthusiasts of vintage analog cinema.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Brand: Chinon
Model: 1500 SM Direct Sound
Country of manufacture: Japan
Period: 1970s
Format: Super 8 sound
CHINON 1200 SM Direct Sound – Vintage Sound Super 8 Camera – Japan – 1970s
Very beautiful CHINON 1500 SM Direct Sound Super 8 camera, an iconic model from the 1970s, manufactured in Japan.
This camera stands out for its professional, highly cinematic design, its imposing zoom lens with original lens hood, as well as its numerous manual controls intended for Super 8 sound recording.
The “Direct Sound” model allowed recording sound directly onto Super 8 magnetic film, a technology today particularly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of analog cinema.
Visible features :
• CHINON macro zoom lens
• Electric Wide / Tele controls
• Audio settings and microphone input
• Direct Sound function
• Clean film compartment
• Lens hood present
• Original wrist strap
Condition: Very good overall cosmetic condition with light, normal signs of time. The optics appear visually clean. The film compartment is clean. Sold as is, not tested with film.
A very fine collectible object, suitable for decoration or for enthusiasts of vintage analog cinema.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Brand: Chinon
Model: 1500 SM Direct Sound
Country of manufacture: Japan
Period: 1970s
Format: Super 8 sound
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Chinon
Model/type nr
1200 SM
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1970-1980
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